Description
Background : Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) remains a major public health challenge in Niger, especially in the Maradi region where prevalence exceeds WHO alert thresholds.
Objective : To identify factors associated of SAM among children aged 6 to 24 months admitted to the Pediatric Department II of the Regional Hospital Center of Maradi.
Methods : A case-control study was conducted from November 2023 to March 2024, including 228 children: 114 cases (SAM) and 114 controls (moderate acute malnutrition). Data were collected using KoboCollect and analyzed with SPSS 16.0. Multivariate logistic regression was used to identify independent predictors.
Results : Low birth weight (aOR = 8.12; p = 0.039), low paternal education level (aOR = 3.46; p = 0.010), unsanitary room conditions (aOR = 3.36; p = 0.010), poor latrine hygiene (aOR = 6.05; p < 0.001), and family history of malnutrition (aOR = 6.51; p < 0.001) were identified as significant predictors of SAM.
Conclusion : The findings highlight the critical role of socio-environmental factors in the development of SAM. Targeted interventions focusing on parental education, hygiene, and neonatal monitoring are essential to prevent child malnutrition in this vulnerable age group.
Keywords : Severe acute malnutrition, Associated factors, Children 6-24 months, Mardi, Niger.
| Section | Recherche originale |
|---|---|
| Mot-clé 1 | Severe acute malnutrition |
| Mot-clé 2 | Associated factors |
| Mot-clé 3 | Children 6-24 months |
| Mot-clé 4 | Mardi |
| Mot-clé 5 | Niger |
